KYC is the most common and oldest trick of cyber criminals to cheat. During the last few years, many cases of KYC fraud have come to light. Through KYC i.e. Know Your Customer, cyber criminals commit a big financial fraud with people, and by the time people understand, it is too late. Many people are also aware of KYC fraud, but still, they fall into the trap of cyber criminals and become victims of fraud.
Be cautious of KYC fraud.
Cybercriminals demand personal information of people through KYC fraud such as identity, home address, and sometimes some sensitive information. KYC criminals often first look for their victims for this fraud. In KYC fraud, cybercriminals try to get people's personal information, banking details, information about important documents, important login details, and some sensitive details. For this, they resort to phishing emails, fake messages, calls, and fake websites.
This is how cheating happens in KYC fraud.
Cybercriminals also take the help of calls, messages, phishing emails, and fake websites for KYC fraud. Fraudsters trap people by pretending to be an officer of a company, a bank officer, or a member of an organization. After this, they try to get many types of details from them apart from personal information. Many times cyber criminals also take the help of a fake mobile app, which is completely fake. Apart from this, in many cases, malware is installed in the device through phishing links and then all the information on the device is stolen.
These tips will be useful in preventing KYC fraud.
Do not click on the link given on any call, message, or email from any unknown number.
Do not share your personal information with any unknown person, whether he is claiming to be an officer of a bank or from a government agency.
If someone demands personal information through a call, message, or email, then first verify it from an authorized place.
If someone calls or messages from unknown numbers and asks you to open an app or website, do not click on it.
Avoid using public WiFi and always use safe internet so that there is no risk to the safety of the device.
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